Prepare against Holger Ziegenfuss
DEU · World #22,744 classical · FIDE ID 12926140
Our database contains 63 games by Holger Ziegenfuss, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Ziegenfuss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Ziegenfuss before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,035 | 2,075 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 41.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Ziegenfuss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Ziegenfuss's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ziegenfuss usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Holger Ziegenfuss's chess games
All 63 games by Holger Ziegenfuss in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Jonas Hacker | 2,386 | 2nd Bamberg Open | C50 |
| Apr 2014 | Michael Stockmann | 2,252 | 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | A54 |
| Oct 2016 | Juan De Roda Husman | 2,226 | 8th Korbach Open | C47 |
| Aug 2015 | Volker Gassmann | 2,207 | 7th Vellmar Open | A34 |
| Aug 2015 | Jan Balje | 2,189 | 7th Vellmar Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,042 |
| 4th Vellmar Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 8th Korbach Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 8th Vellmar Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 7th Vellmar Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open 1st | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 2nd Bamberg Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Ziegenfuss's chess games?
63 games by Holger Ziegenfuss, from Jan 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Holger Ziegenfuss has played.
What does Holger Ziegenfuss play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Holger Ziegenfuss opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Ziegenfuss answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Holger Ziegenfuss play as White?
As White, Holger Ziegenfuss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Ziegenfuss play as Black?
As Black, Holger Ziegenfuss most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Holger Ziegenfuss's FIDE rating?
Holger Ziegenfuss is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Holger Ziegenfuss played?
Our database contains 63 games by Holger Ziegenfuss, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Ziegenfuss?
63 games by Holger Ziegenfuss reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.